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NCT07516873 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Exploring the Effects of Brief Mindfulness Training With Vagal Nerve Stimulation on Alcohol Cue Reactivity Among Young Adult Heavy Drinkers
A NA study, sponsored by Cambridge Health Alliance.
- Recruiting
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 50
- Enrollment target
NCT07516873 is a NA study that is actively recruiting participants, run by Cambridge Health Alliance. The registered enrollment target is 50 participants.
The verdict
NCT07516873, a NA study, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by Cambridge Health Alliance.
- RECRUITING
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 50 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
The present study will assess the acceptability and feasibility of a brief intervention designed to help young heavy drinkers reduce their alcohol consumption. All participants will complete a brief (1-week) mindfulness intervention, and participants will be randomized to receive either active or inactive Respiratory-gated Auricular Vagal Afferent Nerve Stimulation (RAVANS) during two in-person laboratory visits. Heart rate variability data and self-report survey data will be collected to assess the impact of the intervention on autonomic regulation, alcohol consumption, and additional clinical measures.
Interventions
- DEVICE Active RAVANS
- BEHAVIORAL Brief Mindfulness-Based Intervention
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 50 participants |
| Start Date | 2026-03-06 |
| Est. Completion | 2026-08 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT07516873
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT07516873 describes a study currently listed as recruiting, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 50 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Cambridge Health Alliance, which has 45 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Active RAVANS is the first listed.
NCT07516873 reports 0 study locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT07516873 about?
NCT07516873 is a clinical study titled "Exploring the Effects of Brief Mindfulness Training With Vagal Nerve Stimulation on Alcohol Cue Reactivity Among Young Adult Heavy Drinkers". The present study will assess the acceptability and feasibility of a brief intervention designed to help young heavy drinkers reduce their alcohol consumption. All participants will complete a brief (1-week) mindfulness intervention, and participants will be randomized to receive either active or in...
What is the current status of trial NCT07516873?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 50 participants. The study started on 2026-03-06. Estimated completion is 2026-08.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT07516873?
The interventions under investigation include: Active RAVANS (DEVICE), Brief Mindfulness-Based Intervention (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT07516873?
This trial is sponsored by Cambridge Health Alliance, which has 45 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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